If you live in Boston; Hartford, Conn.; New York City; Los Angeles; Sacramento, Calif.; San Diego; or San Francisco, BMW has one of 700 spots open to field test its ActiveE electric sedan (assuming your home passes a charging-station consultation with partner AeroVironment). Read on -

TO BECOME A BMW ELECTRONAUT:
STEP 1:
Submit the BMW ActiveE online reservation form.
STEP 2:
Complete a charging station consultation with our partner, AeroVironment.
STEP 3:
Complete a closed-end, two-year lease at a participating BMW ActiveE center and finalize your charging station installation. Vehicles will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Car deliveries expected to begin in early 2012.

Consultation

Quote:

Once you have submitted the online reservation form on bmwusa.com, our partner, AeroVironment, will email you to schedule a charging station consultation through their online portal. The consultation requires a fee of $100, which can later be credited toward the installation cost.
Soon after the consultation, a quote for the charging station and installation will be sent directly to your inbox. Once you acknowledge the quote, your information will be forwarded to your selected BMW ActiveE center and you may continue the lease process.

Quote:

STANDARD CHARGING STATION COSTS
You can expect the average charging station standard installation in a typical new home to be approximately $1,800 plus tax and permits. If needed, additional costs will be incurred for materials and labor associated with alterations to structure or electrical service upgrades (i.e.: trenching, concrete work, siding/wall alterations, electric panel upgrades, excessive conduit/wiring installation, etc.). Federal EV infrastructure tax credit may apply.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Lease financing available on 2011 BMW ActiveE, only at participating BMW ActiveE centers on leases assigned to BMW Financial Services NA, LLC/Financial Services Vehicle Trust through June 30, 2012. Monthly Lease payments of $499.00 for 24 months based on MSRP of $60,375.00. Total Lease payments are $11,976.00. Excludes tax, title, license and registration fees. Subject to credit approval. See participating BMW ActiveE center for details. Center contribution may affect terms. Lessee must cover insurance and all items not covered under the BMW Maintenance Program. At lease end, lessee will be liable for any excesswear and use as set forth in the lease agreement. No purchase option at lease end. For more information call 1 (855) 236-1025 . Special lease rates and pricing may not be reflected throughout www.bmwusa.com. All figures presented are estimates only. Actual selling price may vary. Please see your participating BMW ActiveE center for details.